Was Caligula really the mad despot and depraved monster of popular legend or the victim of hostile ancient historians? This scholarly and accessible book offers a careful reconstruction of Caligula'... more »

The first comprehensive study of the international popular music industry. The book examines how the industry is responding to the need to produce global starand discusses the effect of new media te... more »

A unique reference guide which examines the leading personalities from 1900 up to the collapse of the Soviet Union and beyond. This book is invaluable for students, teachers, researchers and the gen... more »

Brings research and practice perspectives to bear on the adult couple relationship, and provides a framework for assessing and working with secure and insecure attachment.

Combining text with practical exercises and discussion questions to stimulate readers, this textbook covers a wide range of sociolinguistic issues relating to the French Language and its role in soc... more »

This book narrows the gulf between spiritual and psychological welfare, by examining the work of mental health practitioners and pastoral workers. The relevance of ritual and moral code in diverse r... more »

This two-part book provides first information about the political, social, economic and cultural developments of the Weimar Republic and then second anayzes research in the field which sheds light o... more »

Richard Hall examines the origins, the enactment and the resolution of the Balkan Wars, during which the Ottoman Empire fought a Balkan coalition of Bulgaria, Greece, Montenegro and Serbia. more »

A practical, `user-friendly' guide to the issues and methods associated with text and discourse analysis. Contains numerous practical activities and exercises, making this an invaluable resource for... more »

In this collection, authors have been recruited to explain a wide range of different research strategies and theories with examples from their own work. The result is a comprehensive and practical g... more »

An invaluable textbook for students of twentieth- century British economic history. The authors focus on interwar and postwar Britain, comparing and contrasting developments in these two major perio... more »

Brings together renowned and emerging critical voices to respond to the questions raised by the concept of the 'post-colonial'. The contributors explore the diverse cultures which are shaping our gl... more »

The ideal companion for coursework and practical work for A level and undergraduate students who are new to psychology. It provides a set of materials allowing students to select and devise their ow... more »

Examines the ways in which gender and ethnicity shape the diversity of experiences of dying and bereavement. Drawing on a range of detailed case studies, this collection seeks to develop a more sens... more »

Uncovering the seriousness and relevance of Jung's dialogue with east, John Clarke's book will appeal to all those who wish to broaden their understanding of Jung's thought as well as those who valu... more »

Explores the uses Greeks made of myth and the uses to which we can put myth in recovering the richness of their culture. Sheds light on many aspects of Greek history and culture - including war, rel... more »

This second edition of a highly successful core text contains new material on women and their relation to work, crime and the family. It is an excellent introduction to the feminist contribution to... more »

Brings to public knowledge information about the effects of psychological trauma and bereavement on children.

This accessible satellite textbook is unique in offering students hands-on practical experience of textual analysis focused on conversation.

An introduction to the concept of diaspora which provides the basic building blocks of comparative and theoretical analysis. It explores the relationship between migration, homeland and identity for... more »

Looks at the history of the French language from its Latin origins to the present day, using some of the analytical frameworks developed by contemporary sociolinguistics.

The Sociology of Taste looks at the role of taste, or the aesthetic reflection, in society at large and in modern society in particular. It illustrates the role of fashion in the formation of collec... more »

Writing in Action provides a step by step practical guide to the process of writing. Crammed with practical suggestions, exercises and tips, it is an ideal student text.

Examines the relationship between mental abnormality and criminal behaviour, the ways this is used or misused in the courts and the treatment available. Thoroughly updated and unique in its multidis... more »

This best selling book, now in its second edition, contains the stories of people who have changed their lives by conquering depression for good.